Dog sprayed by skunk: Why is he still sick with vomiting and diarrhea?

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Last fall our dog killed a skunk and was sprayed by it. Since then he has had diarrhea & vomiting too. He has lost a lot of weight, he is skin & bones now. We took him to the vet and he was given metronidazole 250mg for 10 days. He was checked for worms but he doesn't have them. Can you tell me if the skunk has made him sick. We changed his diet to a no grain lamb dog food.. Thank You, Barbara jek716 yahoo.com. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 13 years and 8 months old | 50 lbs

John C. Gicking, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

It is unlikely the skunk caused any problems for your dog. Oher than the foul odor, skunk musk is unlikely to cause any lasting health problems. It has been reported to cause anemia from damage to the red blood cells but this is an effect you would be seen within days after exposure, not months. Ask for a follow up with your veterinarian. Discuss your concerns about his weight loss, and the chronic vomiting/diarrhea. In addition to a physical examination, they may recommend additional tests such as bloodwork, urinalysis, and imaging of the body.

Dog sprayed by skunk: Why is he still sick with vomiting and diarrhea?

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